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John 16 – Do you want to know the future?

Mar18

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the Gospel of John! 😊 Today we’re diving into Chapter 16. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word brings encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

Do you want to know the future?

Jesus has already given us a gift that reveals what we need to know. You don’t need to seek out a soothsayer or a medium. What you need to understand the future is found in John 16.

Let’s look at what Jesus says:

[7] But here’s the truth: It’s to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away the Divine Encourager will not be released to you. But after I depart, I will send him to you. [13] But when the truth-giving Spirit comes, he will unveil the reality of every truth within you. He won’t speak on his own, but only what he hears from the Father, and he will reveal prophetically to you what is to come. [14] He will glorify me on the earth, for he will receive from me what is mine and reveal it to you. [15] Everything that belongs to the Father belongs to me—that’s why I say that the Divine Encourager will receive what is mine and reveal it to you. (John 16:7, 13–15 TPT)

Jesus shares a profound truth in these verses: it is actually to our benefit that He leaves, because once He has gone, the Divine Encourager—the Advocate, the Holy Spirit—will be released to us. This gift is not merely a consolation, but rather an essential part of God’s plan for our lives.

Jesus is very specific about what the Holy Spirit will do for us. When the Holy Spirit comes, He will:

  1. Reveal the truth. The truth about who Jesus is and who we are in Jesus. For example, when the enemy attacks us with lies—telling us that we are not children of God, that God does not love us, that we are unworthy—the Holy Spirit steps in to reveal the truth. He reminds us that we are loved, precious in God’s sight, and that we belong to the Father.
  2. Reveal what is to come. Not only does the Holy Spirit reveal truth, but Jesus also said that He would speak to us and tell us what He hears from the Father. The Holy Spirit does not speak on His own authority. Instead, He communicates what He hears from the Father and from Jesus. Jesus clearly states that the Spirit will reveal to us what is to come.

That is why the question arises: do you want to know the future? If your answer is yes, then what you need is the Holy Spirit. He is the revealer of secrets, disclosing what is to come to those who walk in relationship with Him.

The Holy Spirit comes to us when we give our lives to Jesus Christ. He is the promised gift indwelling us.

Although the Holy Spirit is available to us, we must open our hearts and allow Him to work in our lives. The Holy Spirit is gentle; He will not force Himself upon us. We must make ourselves available so that He can move freely within us.

If we do not spend time with Him, how can He reveal things to us? If we do not study the Word of God, what truth will He remind us of? If we do not spend time in prayer and fellowship with Him, how will we recognise His voice? Relationship requires time.

So I ask again: do you want to know the future?

If the answer is yes, then draw closer to the Holy Spirit. Spend time with Him. Let Him lead you. Allow Him to have His way in your life.

Scripture tells us in Romans 8:14 that those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.

There must be a leading, and we must be willing to follow.

When we do, we will begin to see the Holy Spirit revealing truth to us—guiding us, preparing us, and even showing us things that are to come.

My prayer is that the Holy Spirit would indeed indwell every part of us. He will freely have His way in our lives and we will yield to His leading and way. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Thank you so much for joining me in our study of John 16. I would love to hear from you—what stood out to you most in this chapter? Share your reflections in the comments so that we can continue growing together in faith. 💛

John 9 – Once blind but now I see

Dec9

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of John! 😊 Today we’re diving into chapter 9, and my prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for our daily walk.

This chapter opens with Jesus noticing a man who had been blind from birth, and immediately the disciples asked a question many of us still ask today:

“Teacher, whose sin caused this guy’s blindness—his own, or his parents’?” (John 9:1–2 TPT)

As I read this, I found myself wondering why the disciples’ first assumption was sin. Why did they automatically link his condition to guilt or punishment? And then it hit me—this is exactly how we often think. When we face challenges, delays, sickness, or hardship, we instinctively assume, “Maybe it’s because of something I did wrong” or “Maybe it’s a generational issue.” Rarely do we pause to consider that perhaps this situation is simply an opportunity for God to show His greatness in our lives.

Jesus’ response is powerful:
“It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins… This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.” (John 9:3 NLT)

I absolutely love the Life Application Study Bible’s commentary on this verse. It says:

“A common belief in Jewish culture was that calamity or suffering was the result of some great sin. But Jesus used this man’s suffering to teach about faith and to glorify God. We live in a fallen world where good behaviour is not always rewarded and bad behavior is not always punished. Therefore, innocent people sometimes suffer. If God took suffering away whenever we asked, we would follow him for comfort and convenience, not out of love and devotion. Regardless of the reasons for our suffering, Jesus has the power to help us deal with it. When you suffer from a disease, tragedy, or disability, try not to ask, Why did this happen to me? or What did I do wrong? Instead, ask God to give you strength for the trial and a clearer perspective on what is happening”. (Life Application Study Bible NLT, John 9:2-3)

So next time a challenge arises, resist the temptation to jump straight into guilt or self-blame. Instead, turn to God and ask for His wisdom, guidance, and strength to walk through it. Remember His promise in 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” God is for you, not against you, and He is always ready to reveal His mighty works through your life when you trust Him.

As the story continues, Jesus heals the blind man. But instead of celebrating the miracle, the Pharisees questioned it, doubted it, dissected it, and tried to discredit it, especially because the healing took place on the Sabbath. The man kept repeating his testimony, yet they refused to accept it. I can’t help but wonder if they hoped to make him doubt what had happened. But he stood firm. He knew he had been blind, and he knew he could now see. His encounter with Jesus was personal, undeniable, and unshakeable.

This is such an important lesson for us: there will always be people who doubt Jesus, who question your faith, or who don’t believe your testimony. But our confidence shouldn’t depend on their approval. Like the healed man, our conviction must come from a personal encounter with Jesus, one so real that no argument or opinion can move us.

Later in the chapter, Jesus hears that the healed man was thrown out of the synagogue, so He goes to find him. Jesus asks, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” When the man expresses his desire to believe, Jesus reveals Himself as the One standing before him. And the man responds with belief and worship.

‘When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man? ” The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” “Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus. ‘(John 9:35-38 TPT)

The miracle opened his physical eyes, but Jesus’ revelation opened his spiritual eyes. This is the heart of the story: the miracle is not the end goal. The true purpose is for us to believe and have a relationship with Jesus, the giver of eternal life. And if you haven’t already taken that step, Jesus’ invitation is open to you today. His arms are wide open to receive you, all you need to do is believe in him

Prayer for Salvation:
Dear Lord, thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die for me. Forgive me for all my wrongs. I confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that Jesus is Lord and that You raised Him from the dead. Fill me now with Your Holy Spirit. I believe it, I receive it, and I confess it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome to the family of God 😊

Thank you so much for joining me in our study of John 9. I’d love to hear from you—what stood out to you the most in this chapter? Share your reflections in the comments so we can continue growing together.